Broken Tibia and Fibia

[Hi-T]

Sorry to hear about the accident....

but it sounds like the bike is totalled and if you have any aftermarket parts for sale let me know and I can get you some fast cash.

[pantablo]

... you have to pay for medical treatment. Or that you can be denied treatment based on how much money you have. Thats all Im sayin!

Risking a thread hijack I just want to say that, A) doctors and nurses deserve to be paid, and B) state sponsored or private medical care...either way you pay: Taxes or premuims.

[Gisser]

As I mentioned in a recent thread, accidental injury insurance is relatively inexpensive.  JohNLA made the decision, either consciously or passively, to accept some risk to save a few dollars and this time it didn't pay.  Freedom and responsibility.....

JohNLA should post an address where the group can send donations.

[bigdaub]

get well soon...

[JohNLA]

Whoaa, thanks Gisser but I have never taken charity unemployment or any other type of hand out. I am way to proud for that but it was a nice offer.

At first, I didn't even want to post what happened.  Then I started thinking about how I always post my motorcycle triumphs as well as my mistakes. I figure the reason I post so much is if you can help others not learn the hard way. Then they may do the same for me. Other than pay attention and have medical insurance, I know there is not a lot of valuable knowlege to be gained from my latest dumb move but I thought it should be shared.

[Shadowhawk]

Man, That sucks!!!  I broke my kneecap wiping out on a bicycle when I was 13.  It healed quick, but I know when the weather is changing.  Get well soon and get back out there.

Don

[Turkina]

As I mentioned in a recent thread, accidental injury insurance is relatively inexpensive.  JohNLA made the decision, either consciously or passively, to accept some risk to save a few dollars and this time it didn't pay.  Freedom and responsibility.....

JohNLA should post an address where the group can send donations.

I couldn't get injury insurance for my motorcycle (State Farm, NY)  So when I had my tumble, luckily my health insurance picked up most of the bill.  I do believe this coming year I'll switch companies and get a better deal.  I'll keep my car insurance there, they've been great at taking care of family members who have gone off and tweaked their cars.

I got told something like: "Motorcycling is a dangerous activity that is too risky to offer injury insurance"  blah

[gobstopper]

Get better soon!  

You're getting good vibes from everyone here, so you'll be ok.

[BanannaMan]

Sorry to hear about the crash...

Hope you are better and back on two wheels again soon.

[Traveler]

John,
FIb/Tibs are no fun. When the pain stops, the itching starts, get a knitting needle to scratch inside the cast........gently.
Learn from me, don't  do it twice;  catching frisbees is a game for fools anyway.  
Heal fast and ride.


Sorry about the tag line, no pun intended.

[Kerry]

[...]I am soar and cranky :guns:
[...]daytime TV sucks
[...]I have yet to sleep more than two hours of sleep in a row.
[...]So how do I turn this whole mess into a silver freakink lining
[...]

Here's one idea...

PLUS

EQUALS





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EDIT: Changed links from sisna.com to bbburma.net

[500rider]

Wow ... I was hoping that it wasn't somebody from the forum.  

I hope you heal well and good and get back to riding.  

Rob

[Brutuz]

Hope it doesn't hurt much JohNLA, get wel soon!

[ScottWV]

You didn't mention any road rash, musta been wearing your gear  

Good luck with healing (sorry it's late I haven't been on the forum much lately...)

[JohNLA]

You didn't mention any road rash, musta been wearing your gear  

Good luck with healing (sorry it's late I haven't been on the forum much lately...)

I had zero road rash. I was wearing my normal gear.

THIS IS THE GEAR I ALWAYS WEAR
Hiking boots (will be upgraded to proper MC boots before I ride again)
Jeans
Leather Jacket
Kevlar gloves
HJC CL-14

It is weird, other than the broken leg. I had no other bruises or scratches.

[spotswood_suzuki]

Good to hear your gear worked.....sorry  you had to test it .  Feel better soon John.

Wayne

[MstrsLilBrat]

Broken bones.... Ouch!
I am still seeing my Dr. for my Sept. accident.

Hope you get well soon!!  :kiss:

*brat*

[Gisser]

Whoaa, thanks Gisser but I have never taken charity unemployment or any other type of hand out. I am way to proud for that but it was a nice offer.

Unemployment isn't charity, it's supposedly an insurance disbursement, though perhaps more like an entitlement in actual practice.  Entitlements don't require swallowing any pride.  On the contrary, they encourage angry :x  demands for more(!) more(!) more(!).    

Eleven hundred bucks doesn't sound too bad for setting a broken bone, though, it remains to be seen what the final tally is.  If I break my tibia I just have them break the other then opt to undergo bone lengthening procedure until I can flat foot a DRZ400.

[Gisser]

I couldn't get injury insurance for my motorcycle (State Farm, NY) So when I had my tumble, luckily my health insurance picked up most of the bill.

I used to get accident coverage from Combined Insurance Co.  It was a great deal way back when and it's worth checking into for any motorcyclist without health insurance.  

Back then I was young and male with nothing to lose and I calculate during that period I saved $20,000 in premiums I didn't pay.  I chose to invest that money in other areas of my life and am thankful for having the freedom to choose.  Walk a mile in my shoes and it makes sense.  I realize others may find themselves in a different situation.

For the record, I now have health insurance through Regence which includes a very generous no deductible accident coverage.  Getting sick is much more costly.

[pantablo]

John,
same gear as when you low sided on our Piuma run that time way back? If so, that's 2x for those gloves. JR Speedmaster if I remember correctly-how are they holding up?

silver lining...new HELMET!!?? :dunno:

I'd recommend a newer jacket with more protection built in (perfect excuse to spend a little cash on gear!)...you dont want to damage the artwork or I love YOU's gift any more than necessary...